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Convention on human rights must adapt, says Council of Europe head

Convention on human rights must adapt, says Council of Europe head

Alain Berset acknowledged growing criticism of the 75-year-old treaty, but said any changes must also respect ‘our core values’

The European convention on human rights (ECHR) must adapt while continuing to uphold its core values, the head of a European rights council has said.

Alain Berset, the secretary general of the Council of Europe (CoE), acknowledged growing criticism of the 75-year-old treaty, but said reform should be approached with care and rooted in shared democratic principles.

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